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Tikka makes a T3x super lite in 7mm mag. You can get a sub 7 pound stainless rifle with a fluted barrel and a reputation for consistent accuracy. I believe I have seen them in the $800 range so they are relatively affordable as well. I have all of the rifles I’m ever likely to need but I’ve...

Varget is a great option for a 7mm-08 and 120 noslers.

I believe I have some FSA stamped .223 brass at home that was originally in loaded Fiocchi ammo. I will have to check tonight when I get home to be sure.

I just checked Amazon. There is a used copy for around $30. Trust me, it is worth that. It will really help explain all of the features you are asking about and how to find them and recognize them on a map.

If you really want help being able to visualize what you are seeing on a topo map and using it to speed up your learning curve I highly recommend buying the book Mapping Trophy Bucks by Brad Herndon. I have a fairly extensive hunting book library and this is easily the best book I have as far...

I have a Radical in 5.56 and it has never been accurate with either 55 or 62 grain bulk ammo. It has a 7 twist barrel so I was hoping the 62 grain would shoot well but it is an honest 4-5" group at 100 yards gun. It is my first AR and I was drawn in by the low cost a few years ago. It does...

Tikka T3x superlite from Cabelas or Sportsmans in 7mm Mag would be light, accurate and fully capable of taking elk at any range you will likely be comfortable shooting. The gun with whatever scope you want will still be under your budget and ammo would be a little easier to find than some of...

I have a Tikka T3 superlite in 6.5x55 and it is one of my favorites. I load mine with the 129 grain hornady interlok and use it mainly here in the mountains of central PA. The bullet has worked wonderfully on whitetails. With the modern Tikka action it can be loaded like a .260 as far as...

Right now CDNN has a Ruger hawkeye synthetic in both 30-06 and 308 and they are $499. Solid rifles and a pretty good price on them.

I will second the 140 grain BTSP hornady interlock. Cheap, accurate and deadly at .270 velocities. For whitetail there is no need for a premium bullet at the ranges you said you would likely be shooting.

The 95 grain nosler ballistic tip has proven to be an accurate game getter in a .243. They are built to be stout and they have shot very well for me with H4350. SPS often has them on sale making them even more affordable as well. I wouldn't sneeze at a partition or 80-85 grain barnes load...

I have a few groundhogs around my house as well. Shooting them with a .223, 22-250, etc. seems too easy so now I have resorted to the 30-30 or 45-70 with my plinking loads and a 350 grain bullet. I don't really care if I hit them or not but it sure is more fun trying to walk those big bullets...

Tikka superlite in 7mm Rem Mag. With the right bullet would work for dangerous game but would still function for all medium sized game as well without being significantly overkill. They are known to be accurate, light and reliable and the cost won't break the bank either.

I have a Remington 660 in 350 Rem Mag I would potentially part ways with if you were interested. Should work for what you are after.

If a .243 is on the menu and a budget is a major concern I would personally buy the Marlin XS7 from CDNN. I believe they had it on sale for $239 last week. I own one as does my dad and brother. All guns are easily sub MOA with 95 grain ballistic tips, 100 grain federal blue box and 70 grain...